Happy Easter
Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter.A time for reflection, renewal, and spending time with those who matter most.I hope you all have a peaceful and joyful break.
Elm Pond Wallington update 🌿
The fountain stopped working, and when the pond was drained, a leak in the lining was discovered. This means a bit more work is needed than was first expected. The
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International Women’s Day
Today is an opportunity to recognise the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women in every part of our communities from those leading in public life and business, to those supporting
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Civility Is Strength
Why Leadership by Intimidation Fails in Public Life What makes a leader shout at their peers? Often, the issue is not the one at hand but insecurity, poor emotional regulation,
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Sutton Council 2026/27 Budget
Sutton Council has today published its draft budget for 2026-27 ahead of consideration by Councillors of the Strategy and Resources Committee on 16 February 2026. Key headlines from the budget
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Speaking at Full Council: Standing Up for Sutton’s Record
Yesterday at Full Council, I spoke in response to the Conservative motion on council finances — setting out the facts about Sutton’s record of strong governance, responsible financial management, and
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Why a Duty of Care Law in Higher Education Matters Beyond HE
I recently wrote an opinion piece for FE Week on the growing debate around introducing a statutory duty of care for higher education providers — and why this conversation matters
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Join online to see your local committee in action
Wallington and Beddington local committee in on 20 Jan 26 starting 7pm.
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Elm Pond Wallington Fence vandalised again!
Disappointing to see in Wallington. Sutton Parks will have it repaired by tomorrow, but this really shouldn’t keep happening. Vandalising public property is wrong on many levels. The fence is
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
As the year draws to a close, I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This is a time
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